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Greetings Card : Advert for Min Cream Polish. Supply of the product was restricted during the war. Date: 1943
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Advert for Min Cream Polish. Supply of the product was restricted during the war. Date: 1943
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Media ID 32240432
© Illustrated London News Ltd / Mary Evans
1943 Advertisements Advertizing Adverts Chores Cleaner Cleaning Clock Cream Grandfather Household Housewife Housework Nineteen Polish Polished Polishes Polishing Product Products Restricted Supply Furniture
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our vintage-inspired greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This charming design features an advertisement for Min Cream Polish from 1943, when supplies were scarce due to wartime rationing. Add a touch of history to your correspondence and bring a smile to the recipient's face with this nostalgic and unique card. Rights managed by Mary Evans Prints Online.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This vintage print from 1943 features an advert for Min Cream Polish, a popular household cleaning product during the war. Due to restrictions on supplies, this polish was highly sought after by housewives looking to keep their furniture and household items in top condition.
In the image, a woman is seen meticulously polishing a grandfather clock with Min Cream Polish, showcasing the effectiveness of the product in bringing out a beautiful shine. The attention to detail and care put into her housework reflects the dedication of women during this time period to maintain their homes despite wartime challenges.
The advert serves as a reminder of the importance of cleanliness and upkeep even during difficult times. It also highlights the role that household products played in everyday life, providing not only practical solutions but also a sense of pride in one's home.
As we look back on this piece of history, we are reminded of the resilience and resourcefulness of individuals who found ways to make do with what they had. The nostalgia evoked by this advert brings us back to a simpler time when even something as mundane as furniture polish held significance in daily routines.
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